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G4E620-NG4E620-B

Rev. A+System BoardUser’s Manual

935-G4E621-000A75700328

Copyright

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© 2003. All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks

Windows® 98 SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows NT®

4.0 and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation. Intel®, Pentium® 4 and Celeron® are registeredtrademarks of Intel Corporation. Award is a registered trademarkof Award Software, Inc. Other trademarks and registered trade-marks of products appearing in this manual are the properties oftheir respective holders.

Caution

To avoid damage to the system:• Use the correct AC input voltage range.....

To reduce the risk of electric shock:• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis

cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing,cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

Battery:• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by

the manufacturer.• Dispose of used batter ies according to the batter y

manufacturer’s instructions.

Joystick or MIDI port:• Do not use any joystick or MIDI device that requires more than

10A current at 5V DC. There is a risk of fire for devices thatexceed this limit.

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for

help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply withthe emission limits.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 Features and Specifications.................................................................................1.2 Package Checklist...........................................................................................................

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout ..........................................................................................2.2 System Memory...........................................................................................................2.3 CPU..............................................................................................................................................2.4 Jumper Settings..............................................................................................................................2.5 Rear Panel I/O Ports...............................................................................................2.9 I/O Connectors.............................................................................................................

Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 The Basic Input/Output System....................................................................3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features..............................................................3.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features ......................................................3.1.4 Integrated Peripherals.........................................................................3.1.5 Power Management Setup............................................................3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations....................................................................3.1.7 PC Health Status...................................................................................3.1.8 CPU Frequency Control..................................................................3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.....................................................................3.1.10 Load Optimized Defaults..............................................................3.1.11 Set Supervisor Password...............................................................3.1.12 Set User Password..............................................................................3.1.13 Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................3.1.14 Exit Without Saving..............................................................................

3.2 Updating the BIOS....................................................................................................

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Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

4.1 Desktop Management Interface.....................................................................4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.....................................4.3 Installation Notes............................................................................................................

Appendix A - Enabling Hyper-Threading Tech-nology

A.1 Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology....................................................

Appendix B - Watchdog Timer

B.1 Watchdog Timer...............................................................................................................

Appendix C - System Error Messages

C.1 POST Beep............................................................................................................................C.2 Error Messages..................................................................................................................

Appendix D - Troubleshooting

D.1 Troubleshooting Checklist....................................................................................

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1.1 Features and Specifications

1.1.1 Features

Chipset

• Intel® 845E chipset- Intel® 82845E Memory Controller Hub (MCH)- Intel® 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)

Processor

The system board is equipped with Socket 478 for installing aPentium® 4 processor.

• Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor (478-pin)

- 533MHz system data bus- 400MHz system data bus

• Intel® Celeron® processor (478-pin)- 400MHz system data bus

System Memory

• Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets• 2.5V unbuffered PC1600 (DDR200) or PC2100 (DDR266)

DDR SDRAM DIMM• Supports maximum of 2.1GB system memory using 64Mbit,

128Mbit, 256Mbit or 512Mbit technology- Double-sided x16 DDR SDRAM DIMM is not supported

• Supports ECC function

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Density Width

Single/Double

184-pin DDR

64 Mbit

X8

SS/DS

64/128MB

X16

SS/DS

32MB/NA

Density 128 Mbit

X8

SS/DS

128/256MB

X16

SS/DS

64MB/NA

256 Mbit

X8

SS/DS

256/512MB

X16

SS/DS

128MB/NA

512 Mbit

X8

SS/DS

512/1024MB

X16

SS/DS

256MB/NA

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Expansion Slots

• 1 AGP slot that supports 1.5V AGP• 4 PCI slots (1 shared with ISA slot)• 3 ISA slots

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)

The AGP slot only supports 1.5V AGP 4x (1066MB/sec. band-width) add-in cards. AGP is an interface designed to support highperformance 3D graphics cards for 3D graphics applications. Ithandles large amounts of graphics data with the following features:

• Pipelined memory read and write operations that hide memoryaccess latency.

• Demultiplexing of address and data on the bus for nearly 100percent efficiency.

Onboard Audio Features

• 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent variable sam-pling rate

• High quality differential CD input• True stereo line level outputs• S/PDIF-out interface• 2-channel audio output

S/PDIF

S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digitalaudio signals to a device without having to be converted first toan analog format. This prevents the quality of the audio signalfrom degrading whenever it is converted to analog. S/PDIF is usu-ally found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine oraudio processing device. The S/PDIF connector on the systemboard sends surround sound and 3D audio signal outputs to am-plifiers and speakers and to digital recording devices like CD re-corders.

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Onboard LAN Features

• Uses 82551 fast ethernet controller (G4E620-N only)- Integrated IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compat-

ible PHY- Glueless 32-bit PCI master interface- Glueless CardBus master interface- Integrated power management functions- 128 Kbyte Flash interface- Thin BGA 15 mm2 package

• Uses 82562 fast ethernet controller (G4E620-N and G4E620-B)- Basic 10/100 Client Connection. Supports 559 level cable

and PHY Stats. Support for Server OS included as checkitem, but no Server function included

- Same Quality Driver suits as 82559- Supports DMI/SNMP/WMI- 10/100 Auto Sensing- IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compliant physical layer

interface- IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation- 48-pin SSOP, 3.3V device

PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

• Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices• Supports ATA/33, ATA/66 and ATA/100 hard drives• PIO Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 14MB/

sec.)• Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer• Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP

IrDA Interface

The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wire-less connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices.The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports datatransfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter.

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USB Ports

The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1suppor ts 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.0 suppor ts480Mb/second bandwidth providing a marked improvement indevice transfer speeds between your computer and a wide rangeof simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

BIOS

• Award BIOS, Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP Plug and Playcompatible

• Supports SCSI sequential boot-up• Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades• Supports DMI 2.0 function• 4Mbit flash memory

Compatibility

• PCI 2.2 and AC ’97 compliant

Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. TheDMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various informationabout your system configuration and stores these information in theDMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and PlayBIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, isdesigned to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting ofcomputer systems easier. Refer to chapter 4 for instructions on usingthe DMI utility.

Rear Panel I/O Ports (PC 99 color-coded connectors)

• Four USB 2.0/1.1 ports• Two RJ45 LAN ports (G4E620-N only)

One RJ45 LAN port (G4E620-B only)• Two DB-9 serial ports• One DB-25 parallel port• One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port• One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port• Three audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in

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I/O Connectors

• One CompactFlashTM socket• Two connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports• One connector for an external game/MIDI port• Two internal audio connectors (CD-in and AUX-in)• One S/PDIF-out connector• One connector for IrDA interface• Two IDE connectors• One floppy drive connector• Two ATX power supply connectors• One Wake-On-LAN connector• One Wake-On-Ring connector• One chassis open connector• One keylock connector• CPU, system and 2nd fan connectors

1.1.2 System Health Monitor Functions

The system board is capable of monitoring the following “systemhealth” conditions.

• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm• Monitors 5VSB/VBAT/1.5V/3.3V/±5V/±12V/Vcore voltages and

failure alarm• Monitors the fan speed of the CPU fan, system fan and 2nd

fan; and failure alarm• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan

speed• Opened chassis alarm

1.1.3 Intelligence

Watchdog Timer

The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly“clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs orfails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that yoursystem will continue to operate.

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Dual Function Power Button

Depending on the setting in the “Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” field ofthe Power Management Setup, this switch will allow the systemto enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.

Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse

This function allows you to use the keyboard or PS/2 mouse topower-on the system.

Important:The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support≥720mA.

Wake-On-USB Keyboard

The Wake-On-USB Keyboard function allows you to use a USBkeyboard to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - SuspendTo RAM) state.

Important:• If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard function for 2

USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supplymust support ≥1.5A.

• If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard function for 3or more USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your powersupply must support ≥2A.

Wake-On-Ring

This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode orSoft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to callscoming from an external modem, internal modem or respond tocalls from a modem PCI card that uses the PCI PME (PowerManagement Event) signal to remotely wake up the PC.

Important:If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power sourceof your power supply must support ≥720mA.

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Wake-On-LAN

This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a SoftPower Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LANport, via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Manage-ment Event) signal or via a LAN card that uses the Wake-On-LAN connector. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode,you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMAinterrupt.


RTC Timer to Power-on the System

The RTC installed on the system board allows your system toautomatically power-on on the set date and time.

ACPI

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Con-figuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy sav-ing features that enables PCs to implement Power Managementand Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS DirectPower Management. Currently, only Windows®®®®® 98SE/2000/ME/XPsupports the ACPI function. ACPI when enabled in the PowerManagement Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAMfunction.

With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-offthe system at once by pressing the power button or selecting“Standby” when you shut down Windows®®®®® 98SE/2000/ME/XPwithout having to go through the sometimes tiresome process ofclosing files, applications and operating system. This is because thesystem is capable of storing all programs and data files during theentire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory)when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactlywhere you left off the next time you power-on the system.

Important:The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support≥1A.

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AC Power Failure Recovery

When power returns after an AC power failure, you may chooseto either power-on the system manually, let the system power-onautomatically or return to the state where you left off before powerfailure occurs.

Virus Protection

Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The systemboard is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table ofyour hard disk drive.

1.2 Package Checklist

The system board package contains the following items:

The system boardA user’s manualOne IDE cable for ATA/33, ATA/66 or ATA/100 IDE drivesOne 34-pin floppy disk drive cableOne “Main Board Utility” CD

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact yourdealer or sales representative for assistance.

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2 Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

G4E620-N(Supports 2 onboard LAN ports)

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Note:The illustrations on the following pages are based on the systemboard that supports 2 onboard LAN ports.

G4E620-B(Supports 1 onboard LAN port)

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2.2 System Memory

Warning:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board,processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Performthe upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstationonly. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESDprotection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to ametal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable,establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughoutany procedures requiring ESD protection.

The system board is equipped with two 184-pin DDR SDRAMDIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets that support 2.5VDDR SDRAM DIMM. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM)is a type of SDRAM that doubles the data rate through readingand writing at both the rising and falling edge of each clock. Thiseffectively doubles the speed of operation therefore doubling thespeed of data transfer. Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section)for detailed specification of the memory supported by the systemboard.

BIOS Setting

Configure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Featuressubmenu of the BIOS.

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2.2.1 Installing the DIM Module

A DIM module simply snaps into a DIMM socket on the systemboard. Pin 1 of the DIM module must correspond with Pin 1 of thesocket.

1. Pull the “tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.

2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notch” in themodule aligned with the “key” on the socket.

3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it iscompletely seated. The tabs will hold the DIMM in place.

Pin 1

Notch

Key

Tab Tab

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2.3 CPU

2.3.1 Overview

The system board is equipped with a surface mount 478-pin CPUsocket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing an Intelprocessor.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU

1. Locate Socket 478 on the system board.

2. Unlock the socket by pushing the lever sideways, away from thesocket, then lifting it up to a 90o angle. Make sure the socket islifted to at least this angle otherwise the CPU will not fit inproperly.

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3. Position the CPU above the socket then align the gold markon the corner of the CPU (designated as pin 1) with pin 1 ofthe socket.

Important:Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.

Gold mark

4. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. TheCPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be insertedwithout exerting any force.

Important:Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU intothe socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.

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5. Once the CPU is in place, push down the lever to lock thesocket. The lever should click on the side tab to indicate thatthe CPU is completely secured in the socket.

2.3.3 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink

The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heatsink.Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink,the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.

Note:• Only use Intel® certified fan and heat sink.• An Intel® boxed processor package contains a retention

mechanism, heat sink, fan and installation guide. If the instal-lation procedure in the installation guide differs from the onein this section, please follow the installation guide in thepackage.

• If you are installing a non-boxed processor, the heat sink, fanand retention mechanism assembly may look different fromthe one shown in this section but the procedure will more orless be the same.

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1. The system board comes with the retention module base al-ready installed.

Retentionmodule base

Retentionhole

Retentionhole

Retentionhole

Retentionhole

2. Position the fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assemblyon the CPU, then align and snap the retention legs’ hooks tothe retention holes at the 4 corners of the retention modulebase.

Note:You will not be able to snap the hooks into the holes if thefan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly did notfit properly onto the CPU and retention module base.

Unsnapped

Fan / heat sinkand retentionmechanismassembly

Snapped

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3. The retention levers at this time remains unlocked as shownin the illustration below.

Retention lever

Retention lever

4. Move the retention levers to their opposite directions thenpush them down. This will secure the fan / heat sink and re-tention mechanism assembly to the retention module base.

Note:You will not be able to push the lever down if the directionis incorrect.

5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan con-nector on the system board.

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2.4.1 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data

If you encounter the following,

a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.c) You are unable to boot-up the computer system because the

processor’s ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS.

you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in theROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please followthe steps below.

1. Power-off the system.

2. Set JP3 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP3back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now power-on the system.

If your reason for clearing the CMOS data is due to incorrectsetting of the processor’s ratio/clock in the BIOS, please proceedto step 4.

2-3 On:Clear CMOS Data

1-2 On: Normal(default)

JP3

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4. After powering-on the system, press <Del> to enter the mainmenu of the BIOS.

5. Select the Frequency/Voltage Control submenu and press<Enter>.

6. Set the “CPU Clock Ratio” or “CPU Host/3V66/PCI Clock” fieldto its default setting or an appropriate frequency ratio or busclock. Refer to the Frequency/Voltage Control section in chapter3 for more information.

7. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu of the BIOS setuputility. Select “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>.

8. Type <Y> and press <Enter>.

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2.4.2 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPU’s Front SideBus

This jumper is used to select the front side bus of the CPUinstalled on the system board. The default setting is Auto. Thesystem will run according to the front side bus of the CPU in-stalled on the system board.

Important:• If you are using a CPU whose frequency has been locked

by the manufacturer, overclocking will have no effect.• Overclocking may result to the CPU’s or system’s instability

and are not guaranteed to provide better systemperformance.

2-3 On:100MHz

1-2 On: Auto(default)

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JP7, JP6 and JP5 are used to select the power for USB 1-2, USB3-4 and USB 5-6 respectively.

BIOS Setting:

Selecting 5VDU will allow you to use the Wake-On-USB Key-board function. “USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Man-agement Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled.Refer to chapter 3 for more information.




2.4.3 Jumper Settings for Selecting the USB Power

JP5

JP7

2-3 On:5VDU- Enabled

1-2 On:5V - Disabled

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2.5 Rear Panel I/O Ports

PS/2K/B

COM 1 USB 3USB 1-2COM 2

Line-out

Line-in

Mic-in

PS/2Mouse

LANParallel

USB 4

PS/2K/B

COM 1 USB3-4

USB1-2

COM 2

PS/2Mouse

LAN 1Parallel

LAN 2

Line-out

Line-in

Mic-in

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2.5.1 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports

The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse(Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location CN1.The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected tothis port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards.

Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use thekeyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use thisfunction:

“Power On Function” (“Onboard Super I/O Device” field) in theIntegrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS must be set accordingly.Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Warning:Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting ordisconnecting a mouse or keyboard. Failure to do so maydamage the system board.

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COM 1 COM 2

2.5.2 Serial Ports

The system board is equipped with onboard serial ports (COM1: CN4 and COM 2: CN11) - both in Teal/Turquoise color.

These ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication portswith 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems,serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

BIOS Setting

Select the serial ports’ I/O address in the Integrated Peripheralssubmenu (“Onboard Super I/O Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer tochapter 3 for more information.

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Parallel

2.5.3 Parallel Port

The system board has a standard parallel port (Burgundy) atlocation CN7 for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supportsSPP, ECP and EPP.

Setting

SPP(Standard Parallel Port)

ECP(Extended Capabilities Port)

EPP(Enhanced Parallel Port)

Function

Allows normal speed operation butin one direction only.

Allows parallel port to operate inbidirectional mode and at a speedfaster than the SPP’s data transferrate.

Allows bidirectional parallel port op-eration at maximum speed.

BIOS Setting

Select the parallel port’s mode in the Integrated Peripherals submenu(“Onboard Super I/O Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3for more information.

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2.5.4 RJ45 Fast-Ethernet Port

The onboard LAN allows the system board to connect to a localarea network by means of a network hub.

The G4E620-N system board is equipped with 2 onboard RJ45fast-ethernet LAN ports at locations CN5 and CN6.

The G4E620-B system board is equipped with only 1 onboardRJ45 fast-ethernet LAN port at location CN5.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable the onboard LAN in the Integrated Peripheralssubmenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the “Intel LAN Drivers”. Refer to chapter 4 for more infor-mation.

RJ45 LAN 1

RJ45 LAN 2

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2.5.5 Universal Serial Bus Ports

Four onboard USB ports (Black) are at locations CN5 and CN6.

J10 allows you to connect 2 additional USB ports. The additionalUSB ports, which are mounted on a card-edge bracket, will beprovided as an option. If you wish to use the optional USB ports,install the card-edge bracket to the system chassis then insert theconnector that is attached to the USB port cables to J10.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable the onboard USB in the Integrated Peripheralssubmenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

If you are using a USB 2.0 device, you must enable the USB 2.0function in the same submenu mentioned above.

Driver Installation

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating systemto use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manualor documentation for more information.

If you are using USB 2.0 devices, install the “USB 2.0 Drivers”.Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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Wake-On-USB Keyboard

The Wake-On-USB Keyboard function allows you to use a USBkeyboard to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend ToRAM) state. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting:JP5, JP6 and/or JP7 must be set to “2-3 On: Enabled”. Refer to“Jumper Settings for Selecting the USB Power” in this chapterfor more information.

• BIOS Setting:“USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setupsubmenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chap-ter 3 for more information.




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2.5.6 Audio Jacks

The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks at location CN3.A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.

• Line-out Jack (Lime)

This jack is used to connect external speakers for audio outputfrom the system board.

• Line-in Jack (Light Blue)

This jack can be connected to the line-out jack of any externalaudio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner,synthesizer, etc. Connect a stereo cable from the line-out jack ofyour external device to this line-in jack.

• Mic-in Jack (Pink)

Connect a microphone to the mic-in jack.

Line-out

Line-in

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2.6 I/O Connectors

2.6.1 Game/MIDI Port

The system board is equipped with a 15-pin connector at locationJ4 for connecting an external game/MIDI port. One card-edgebracket, mounted with a game/MIDI port cable, will be providedas an option. Install the card-edge bracket to the system chassisthen connect the game/MIDI port cable to connector J4. Makesure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1of connector J4.

BIOS Setting

Configure the game port in the Integrated Peripherals submenu(“Onboard Super I/O Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3for more information.

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2.6.2 Internal Audio Connectors

The AUX-in (J6) and CD-in (J7) connectors are used to receiveaudio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.

1 4

Right audiochannel

Left audiochannel

Ground Ground

1 4

Right audiochannel

Left audiochannel

Ground Ground

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2.6.3 S/PDIF-out Connector

One card-edge bracket, mounted with a S/PDIF port, will be pro-vided as an option. Install the card-edge bracket to the systemchassis then connect the audio cable connector to J5. Make sure pin1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of J5. Now connectexternal speakers or a device that supports digital output to theS/PDIF port that is on the bracket.

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2.6.4 Floppy Disk Drive Connector

The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk driveconnector that supports two standard floppy disk drives. To pre-vent improper floppy cable installation, the shrouded floppy diskheader has a keying mechanism. The 34-pin connector on thefloppy cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of theconnector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable

Install one end of the floppy disk drive cable into the shroudedfloppy disk header (J19) on the system board and the other end-most connector to the drive you want to designate as Drive A. Ifyou are connecting another drive (Drive B), install the middleconnector of the cable to the drive. The colored edge of thedaisy chained ribbon cable should be aligned with pin 1 of J19.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable this function in the Integrated Peripheralssubmenu (“Onboard Super I/O Device” field) of the BIOS. Referto chapter 3 for more information.

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2 1

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2.6.5 IDE Disk Drive Connector

The system board is equipped with two shrouded PCI IDE head-ers that will interface four Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Elec-tronics) disk drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation,each shrouded PCI IDE header has a keying mechanism. The 40-pin connector on the IDE cable can be placed into the headeronly if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.

Each IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave.Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the systemboard. An IDE ribbon cable have 3 connectors on them, one thatplugs into an IDE connector on the system board and the other2 connects to IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cableis for the Master drive and the connector in the middle of thecable is for the Slave drive.

Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable

Install one end of the IDE cable into the IDE 1 header (J16) onthe system board and the other connectors to the IDE devices.

If you are adding a third or fourth IDE device, use another IDEcable and install one end of the cable into the IDE 2 header(J15) on the system board and the other connectors to the IDEdevices.

40 39

2 1

40 39

2 1

IDE 1IDE 2

IDE 2

IDE 1

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Note:Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information aboutselecting proper drive switch settings.

Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive

When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master andthe other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by thedrive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches onthe drives.

The system board supports Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33,ATA/66 or ATA/100 hard drives. We recommend that you use harddrives from the same manufacturer. In a few cases, drives from twodifferent manufacturers will not function properly when used together.The problem lies in the hard drives, not the system board.

Important:If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROMdrive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM driveto Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognizedand cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.

CompactFlashTM and IDE 2 share the same channel. SinceCompactFlashTM on this board is always in Master mode, if aCompactFlashTM card is installed in the socket, make sure thedrive connected to the IDE 2 connector is set to Slave mode.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable the onboard primary or secondary IDE con-troller in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE De-vice” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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2.6.6 IrDA Connector

Connect your IrDA cable to connector J3 on the system board.

Note:The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may bereversed from the pin function defined on the system board.Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connectoraccording to their pin functions.

BIOS Setting

Select the type of IrDA standard supported by your device in theIntegrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Super I/O Device” field)of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating systemto use the IrDA function. Refer to your operating system’s manual ordocumentation for more information.

1

5

VCCN. C.IRRX

GroundIRTX

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2.6.7 CPU Fan Connector

The CPU must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. Connectthe CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J11 of thesystem board. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of theCPU fan.

BIOS Setting

The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the currentspeed of the CPU fan. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

1 3

GroundPower

Sense

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1 3

GroundPower

Sense

System fan

2.6.8 System Fan and 2nd Fan Connectors

The system fan connector (J18) and 2nd fan connector (J14) areused to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequateairflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU andsystem board components. The system is capable of monitoringthe speed of the cooling fans.

BIOS Setting

The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the currentspeed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

1 3

GroundPower

Sense

2nd fan

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2.6.9 Wake-On-LAN Connector

Your LAN card package should include a cable. Connect one endof the cable to the wakeup header on the card and the otherend to location J13 on the system board. The network will detectMagic Packet and assert a wakeup signal to power-up the system.Refer to the add-in card’s manual for details. Note: Your LAN cardmust support the remote wake up function.


BIOS Setting

To use the Wake-On-LAN function, you must enable the “Wake UpOn LAN” (“Wake-Up Event Setup” field) in the Power ManagementSetup of the BIOS.

1 3

WOLGround

+5VSB

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2.6.10 Wake-On-Ring Connector

The Wake-On-Ring connector is used to connect to an internalmodem add-in card that has the same connector. It will allow thesystem that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode towake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming through the inter-nal modem card.

To use this function, connect one end of the cable (that camewith the card) to the card’s wake-on-ring connector and theother end to location J12 on the system board.

If you are using an external modem, the ring-on function willcome through the serial port where the external modem is con-nected.

Important:If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power sourceof your power supply must support ≥720mA.

BIOS Setting

To use the Wake-On-Ring function, you must enable the “PowerOn By Ring” (“Wake-Up Event Setup” field) in the Power Man-agement Setup of the BIOS.

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GroundRI#

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The system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function.To use this function, connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable fromthe chassis to J1. Whenever a chassis component has been removed,the sensor sends signal to J1 alerting you of a chassis intrusionevent. To disable this function, place a jumper cap over J1.

Hardware Doctor Utility

Install “Hardware Doctor”. By default, the chassis open alarmfunction is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appearwhen the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured sothat a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Referto the “Hardware Doctor” section in chapter 4 for more infor-mation.

2.6.11 Chassis Open Alarm Connector

1 2

Ground

Chassissignal

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2.6.12 DIMM and PCI Standby Power LEDs

DIMM Standby Power LED

This LED (LED 2) will turn red when the system’s power is on orwhen it is in the Suspend state (Power On Suspend or Suspend toRAM). It will not light when the system is in the Soft-Off state.

PCI Standby Power LED

This LED (LED 1) will turn red when the system is in the power-on,Soft-Off or Suspend (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM)state.

Important:If the DIMM Standby Power LED or PCI Standby Power LED islighted, you must power-off the system then turn off the powersupply’s switch or unplug the power cord prior to installing anymemory modules or add-in cards.

DIMM StandbyPower LED

PCI StandbyPower LED

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2.6.13 Power Connectors

We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with theATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12Vpower supply has a standard 20-pin ATX main power connectorand a 4-pin +12V power connector that must be inserted ontoCN10 and CN8 connectors respectively.

The 4-pin +12V power connector enables the delivery of more+12VDC current to the processor’s Voltage Regulator Module(VRM).

The system board requires a minimum of 250 Watt power supplyto operate. Your system configuration (amount of memory, add-incards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement.To ensure that adequate power is provided, use a 300 Watt (orgreater) power supply.

+12V

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3.3V3.3V

Ground+5V

Ground+5V

GroundPW-OK

5VSB+5V

3.3V-12VGroundPS-ONGroundGroundGround-5V+5V

20

+12V

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GroundGround

+12V

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To lock the keyboard, connect the keyboard lock’s cable connectorfrom the front panel of the system chassis to J20.

2.6.14 Keylock Connectors

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5

5VDUN. C.GroundKeylockGround

J20

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2.6.15 Front Panel Connectors

HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LEDThis LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

RESET: Reset SwitchThis switch allows you to reboot without having to power off thesystem thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.

SPEAKER: Speaker ConnectorThis connects to the speaker installed in the system chassis.

G-SW: Green SwitchThis switch will allow your system to enter the Suspend mode.

G-LED: Green LEDThis LED will not light when the system’s power is on or when thesystem is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. It will blink everysecond when the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend)state.

ATX-SW: ATX Power SwitchDepending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a “dualfunction power button” that will allow your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode. Refer to “Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” in thePower Management Setup (Chapter 3).

2019

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HD-LED

PWR-LEDATX-SW

RESETSPEAKER

G-LEDG-SW

J17

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PWR-LED: Power/Standby LEDWhen the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the systemis in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) or S3 (STR - SuspendTo RAM) state, it will blink every second.

Note:If a system did not boot-up and the Power/Standby LED didnot light after it was powered-on, it may indicate that the CPUor memory module was not installed properly. Please makesure they are properly inserted into their corresponding socket.

Pin

35

1416

810

1820

79

13151719

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HD-LED(Primary/Secondary IDE LED)

G-LED(Green LED)

ATX-SW(ATX power switch)

G-SW(Green switch)

RESET(Reset switch)

SPEAKER(Speaker connector)

PWR-LED(Power/Standby LED)

Pin Assignment

HDD LED PowerHDD

Green LED PowerGround

PWRBT+PWRBT-

GroundSMI

GroundH/W Reset

Speaker DataN. C.GroundSpeaker Power

LED Power (+)LED Power (+)LED Power (-) or Standby Signal

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2.6.16 CompactFlash Socket

The system board is equipped with the CompactFlashTM socket forinserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a smallremovable mass storage device designed with flash technology - anon-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery toretain data indefinitely. The CompactFlashTM technology is widely usedin products such as por table and desktop computers, digitalcameras, handheld data collection scanners, PDAs, Pocket PCs, handyterminals and personal communicators.

CompactFlashTM and IDE 2 share the same channel. SinceCompactFlashTM on this board is always in Master mode, if aCompactFlashTM card is installed in the socket, make sure the driveconnected to the IDE 2 connector is set to Slave mode.

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3Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 The Basic Input/Output System

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takescare of the basic level of communication between the processorand peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for vari-ous advanced features found in this system board. This chapterexplains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.

After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears onthe screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test,the following message will appear on the screen:

Press DEL to enter setup

If the message disappears before you respond, restart the systemor press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system bypressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

When you press <Del>, the main menu screen will appear.

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3 Award BIOS Setup Utility

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identicalto this one.

3.1.1.1 Date

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day dis-plays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month,from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31.Year displays the year, from 1990 to 2098.

3.1.1.2 Time

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time isbased on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays min-utes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” andpress <Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear.

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IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will auto-matically be shown on the screen.

IDE Primary Master/Slave and IDE Secondary Master/Slave

The drive type information should be included in the documenta-tion from your hard disk vendor. If you select ”Auto”, the BIOSwill auto-detect the HDD & CD-ROM drive at the POST stageand show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM drive. If a hard diskhas not been installed, select “None”.

Access Mode

For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select theLBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select CHSor Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Helpdesk on which one to select.

3.1.1.3 IDE Primary Master, IDE Primary Slave, IDE Secondary Masterand IDE Secondary Slave

Move the cursor to the “IDE Primary Master”, “IDE PrimarySlave”, “IDE Secondary Master” or “IDE Secondary Slave” field,then press <Enter>.

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Capacity

Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually thesize is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by adisk checking program.

Cylinder

This field displays the number of cylinders.

Head

This field displays the number of read/write heads.

Precomp

This field displays the number of cylinders at which to changethe write timing.

Landing Zone

This field displays the number of cylinders specified as the landingzone for the read/write heads.

Sector

This field displays the number sectors per track.

3.1.1.4 Drive A and Drive B

These fields identify the types of floppy disk drives installed.

None No floppy drive is installed360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB capac-

ity720K, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 720KB capacity1.44M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 1.44MB capacity2.88M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 2.88MB capacity

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3.1.1.5 Video

This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primarysystem monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, youdo not have to select the type. The default setting is EGA/VGA.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array.For EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.

CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-columnmode.

CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-columnmode.

Mono Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolutionmonochrome adapters.

3.1.1.6 Halt On

This field determines whether the system will stop if an error isdetected during power up. The default setting is All Errors.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors de-tected.

All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS de-tects a non-fatal error.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a key-board error; it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk er-ror; it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk orkeyboard error; it will stop for all other er-rors.

3.1.1.7 Base Memory

Displays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installedin the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K forsystems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on themotherboard.

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3.1.1.8 Extended Memory

Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.

3.1.1.9 Total Memory

Displays the total memory available in the system.

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3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features

The Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your sys-tem for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required bythe system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the per-formance of your system or let you set some features accordingto your preference.

3.1.2.1 Virus Warning

This field protects the boot sector and partition table of your harddisk drive. When this field is enabled, the Award BIOS will moni-tor the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If anattempt is made to write to the boot sector or partition table ofthe hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an errormessage will appear.

After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able torun an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem be-fore any damage is done.

Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the bootsector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are

The screen above list all the fields available in the Advanced BIOS Features submenu,for ease of reference in this manual. In the actual CMOS setup, you have to use thescroll bar to view the fields. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Yourversion may not be identical to this one.

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running such a program, we recommend that you first disable thisfield. Also, disable this field if you are installing or running certainoperating systems like Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP or the oper-ating system may not install nor work.

3.1.2.2 CPU L1 & L2 Cache

This field speeds up the memory access. The default value is ena-bled.

3.1.2.3 CPU Hyper-Threading (for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor withHyper-Threading Technology)

This field is used to enable the functionality of the Intel®

Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and willappear only when using this processor.

3.1.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test

This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) whenever thesystem is powered on. The BIOS will shorten or skip some checkitems during POST. To attain the shor test POST time, select“Fast”.

3.1.2.5 First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Deviceand Boot Other Device

Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the “First BootDevice” “Second Boot Device” and “Third Boot Device” fieldsrespectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system accordingto the sequence of the drive selected. Set “Boot Other Device”to Enabled if you wish to boot from another device.

3.1.2.6 On-Chip LAN Boot ROM

Set this field to Enabled to use the boot ROM (instead of a diskdrive) to boot-up the system and access the local area networkdirectly. If you wish to change the boot ROM’s settings, type the<Ctrl> and <S> keys simultaneously when prompted duringboot-up. Take note: you will be able to access the boot ROM’sprogram (by typing <Ctrl> and <S>) only when this field is ena-bled.

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3.1.2.7 Onboard LAN Boot ROM (G4E620-N only)

Set this field to Enabled to use the boot ROM (instead of a diskdrive) to boot-up the system and access the local area networkdirectly. If you wish to change the boot ROM’s settings, type the<Ctrl> and <S> keys simultaneously when prompted duringboot-up. Take note: you will be able to access the boot ROM’sprogram (by typing <Ctrl> and <S>) only when this field is ena-bled.

3.1.2.8 Swap Floppy Drive

When this field is enabled and the system is booting from thefloppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of drive A.When this field is disabled and the system is booting from thefloppy drive, the system will boot from drive A. You must havetwo floppy drives to use this function.

3.1.2.9 Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk driveinstalled is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot distinguishbetween 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M drive types as they are all 80tracks. When disabled, the BIOS will not search for the type offloppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be anywarning message if the drive installed is 360KB.

3.1.2.10 Boot Up NumLock Status

This allows you to determine the default state of the numerickeypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock onwherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys.When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the ar-row keys.

3.1.2.11 Gate A20 Option

This entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initially, gateA20 was handled via the keyboard controller. Today, while key-boards still provide this support, it is more common, and muchfaster, for the system chipset to provide support for gate A20.

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3.1.2.12 Typematic Rate Setting

Disabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboardwill cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.

Enabled The BIOS will not only report that the key is down,but will first wait for a moment, and, if the key is stilldown, it will begin to report that the key has beendepressed repeatedly. For example, you would usesuch a feature to accelerate cursor movements withthe arrow keys. You can then select the typematicrate and typematic delay in the “Typematic Rate(Chars/Sec)” and “Typematic Delay (Msec)” fieldsbelow.

3.1.2.13 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This field allows you to select the rate at which the keys areaccelerated.

3.1.2.14 Typematic Delay (Msec)

This field allows you to select the delay between when the keywas first depressed and when the acceleration begins.

3.1.2.15 Security Option

This field determines when the system will prompt for the pass-word - everytime the system boots or only when you enter theBIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Pass-word submenu.

System The system will not boot and access to Setup will bedenied unless the correct password is entered at theprompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be de-nied unless the correct password is entered at theprompt.

3.1.2.16 APIC Mode

Leave this field in its default setting.

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3.1.2.17 MPS Version Control for OS

This field is used to select the MPS version that the systemboard is using.

3.1.2.18 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This field allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB inOS/2.

3.1.2.19 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis andReporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability predic-tion technology for ATA/IDE and SCSI drives. The drive will pro-vide sufficient notice to the system or user to backup data priorto the drive’s failure. The default is Disabled. If you are using harddrives that support S.M.A.R.T., set this field to Enabled. SMART issupported in ATA/33 or later hard drives.

3.1.2.20 Report No FDD For WIN 95

The options are Yes and No.

3.1.2.21 Small Logo(EPA) Show

Enabled The EPA logo will appear during system boot-up.Disabled The EPA logo will not appear during system boot-

up.

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3.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features

This section gives you functions to configure the system basedon the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages busspeeds and access to system memory resources. These itemsshould not be altered unless necessary. The default settings havebeen chosen because they provide the best operating conditionsfor your system. The only time you might consider making anychanges would be if you discovered some incompatibility or thatdata was being lost while using your system.

3.1.3.1 DRAM Timing Selectable

This field is used to select the timing of the DRAM.

By SPD The EEPROM on a DIMM has SPD (Serial Pres-ence Detect) data structure that stores informa-tion about the module such as the memorytype, memory size, memory speed, etc. Whenthis option is selected, the system will run ac-cording to the information in the EEPROM. Thisoption is the default setting because it providesthe most stable condition for the system. The“CAS Latency Time” to “DRAM RAS#Precharge” fields will show the default settingsby SPD.


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Manual If you want better performance for your systemother than the one “by SPD”, select “Manual”then select the best option in the “CAS LatencyTime” to “DRAM RAS# Precharge” fields.

3.1.3.2 CAS Latency Time

This field is used to select the local memory clock periods.

3.1.3.3 Active to Precharge Delay

The options are 5, 6 and 7.

3.1.3.4 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

The options are 2 and 3.

3.1.3.5 DRAM RAS# Precharge

This field controls RAS# precharge (in local memory clocks).

3.1.3.6 DRAM Data Integrity Mode

The ECC (Error Checking and Correction) function is supportedonly in x72 (72-bit) PC SDRAM DIMMs. If you are using x64 (64-bit) PC SDRAM DIMMs, set this field to Non-ECC.

Non-ECC Uses x64 PC SDRAM DIMM.ECC This option allows the system to recover from

memory failure. It detects single-bit and multiple-biterrors, then automatically corrects single-bit error.

3.1.3.7 Memory Frequency For

This field is used to select the memory clock speed of the DIMM.

3.1.3.8 DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt

This field is used to detect the DDR’s thermal condition.

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3.1.3.9 System BIOS Cacheable

When this field is enabled, accesses to the system BIOS ROMaddressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cachecontroller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, thehigher the efficiency of the system.

3.1.3.10 Video BIOS Cacheable

As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cachewill allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H toC7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. Thelarger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video perform-ance.

3.1.3.11 Memory Hole At 15M-16M

In order to improve system performance, certain space in memorycan be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped intothe memory space below 16MB. When enabled, the CPU assumesthe 15-16MB memory range is allocated to the hidden ISA addressrange instead of the actual system DRAM. When disabled, the CPUassumes the 15-16MB address range actually contains DRAMmemory. If more than 16MB of system memory is installed, thisfield must be disabled to provide contiguous system memory.

3.1.3.12 Delayed Transaction

When enabled, this function frees up the PCI bus for other PCImasters during the PCI-to-ISA transactions. This allows PCI andISA buses to be used more efficiently and prevents degradationof performance on the PCI bus when ISA accesses are made.

3.1.3.13 Delay Prior To Thermal

This field is used to select the time that would force the CPU toa 50% duty cycle when it exceeds its maximum operating tem-perature therefore protecting the CPU and the system boardfrom overheating to ensure a safe computing environment..

3.1.3.14 AGP Aperture Size (MB)

This field is relevant to the memory-mapped graphics data of theAGP card installed in your system. Leave this in its default setting.

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3.1.4 Integrated Peripherals


3.1.4.1 OnChip IDE Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The followingscreen will appear.


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On-Chip Primary PCI IDE and On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

These fields allow you to enable or disable the primary and sec-ondary IDE controller. Select Disabled if you want to add a differ-ent hard drive controller.

IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO and IDE Secondary Master/SlavePIO

PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have theBIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or fromthe disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what itwants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the com-plete task by themselves. Your system supports five modes, 0 (de-fault) to 4, which primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected,the BIOS will select the best available mode after checking yourdrive.

Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system ac-cording to your hard disk drive’s timing.

Mode 0-4 You can select a mode that matches your harddisk drive’s timing. Caution: Do not use the wrongsetting or you will have drive errors.

IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

These fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Autois selected, the BIOS will select the best available option afterchecking your hard drive or CD-ROM.

Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settingsfor you.

Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.

IDE HDD Block Mode

Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The systemBIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maxi-mum block size the system can transfer. The blocksize will depend on the type of hard disk drive.

Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.

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3.1.4.2 Onboard Super IO Device



Power On Function

This field allows you to use the keyboard or PS/2 mouse topower-on the system.

Button only Default setting. Uses the power button to poweron the system.

Password When this option is selected, set the passwordyou would like to use to power-on the system inthe “KB Power On Password” field.

Hot Key When this option is selected, select the functionkey you would like to use to power-on the sys-tem in the “Hot Key Power On” field.

Mouse Left When this option is selected, double-click the leftbutton of the mouse to power-on the system.

Mouse Right When this option is selected, double-click theright button of the mouse to power-on the sys-tem.

Any Key Press any key to power-on the system.Keyboard 98 When this option is selected, press the “wake up”

key of the Windows 98 compatible keyboard topower-on the system.

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KB Power On Password

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. Enter your pass-word. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the samepassword to confirm, then press <Enter>.

The power button will not function once a keyboard passwordhas been set in this field. You must type the correct password topower-on the system. If you forgot the password, power-off thesystem and remove the battery. Wait for a few seconds and in-stall it back before powering-on the system.

Hot Key Power On

This field is used to select a function key that you would like touse to power-on the system.

Onboard FDC Controller

Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller.Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1 and Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto The system will automatically select an I/O addressfor the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.

3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to manu-ally select an I/O address for the onboard serial port1 and serial port 2.

Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial port2.

UART Mode Select

The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectiv-ity between your computer and peripheral devices. You may notuse IrDA and the COM 2 serial port at the same time. If you areusing the COM 2 serial port, make sure this field is set to Nor-mal.

To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.

1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J3 on the systemboard.

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2. Set the “UART Mode Select” field to the type of IrDAstandard supported by your IrDA peripheral/device. Forbetter transmission of data, your IrDA peripheral devicemust be within a 30o angle and within a distance of 1 me-ter.

3. Set the “RxD, TxD Active”, “IR Transmission Delay”, “UR2 Du-plex Mode” and “Use IR Pins” fields appropriately.

RxD, TxD Active

The options are Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo; and Hi, Hi.

IR Transmission Delay

If this field is Enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This isrecommended when you encounter transmission problem withyour device. The options are: Enabled and Disabled.

UR2 Duplex Mode

Half Data is completely transmitted before receiving data.Full Transmits and receives data simultaneously.

Use IR Pins

The options are IR-Rx2Tx2 and RxD2TxD2.

Onboard Parallel Port

378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address andIRQ for the onboard parallel port.

Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port.

Parallel Port Mode

The options are SPP, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP. These apply to astandard specification and will depend on the type and speed ofyour device. Refer to your peripheral’s manual for the best op-tion.

SPPAllows normal speed operation but in one direction only.

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“ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)”Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at aspeed faster than the normal mode’s data transfer rate.

“EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)”Allows bidirectional parallel por t operation at maximumspeed.

If you selected EPP, the “EPP Mode Select” field is selectable. Ifyou selected ECP, the “ECP Mode Use DMA” field is selectable. Ifyou selected ECP+EPP, both “EPP Mode Select” and “ECP ModeUse DMA” are selectable.

EPP Mode Select

This field is used to select the EPP mode of the parallel port.

ECP Mode Use DMA

This is used to select a DMA channel of the parallel port.

PWRON After PWR-Fail

Off When power returns after an AC power failure,the system’s power is off. You must press thePower button to power-on the system.

On When power returns after an AC power failure,the system will automatically power-on.

Former-Sts When power returns after an AC power failure,the system will return to the state where you leftoff before power failure occurs. If the system’spower is off when AC power failure occurs, it willremain off when power returns. If the system’spower is on when AC power failure occurs, thesystem will power-on when power returns.

Game Port Address

This field is used to select the game port’s address.

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Midi Port Address

This field is used to select the midi port’s address. If you haveselected the midi port’s address, you may select its IRQ in the“Midi Port IRQ” field.

Midi Port IRQ

This field is used to select the midi port’s IRQ.

3.1.4.3 USB Controller

Enabled Enables the onboard USB. You can further configurethe onboard USB by setting the “USB 2.0 Controller”and “USB Keyboard Support” fields.

Disabled Disables the onboard USB.

3.1.4.4 USB 2.0 Controller

If you are using USB 2.0, this field must be set to Enabled.

3.1.4.5 USB Keyboard Support

By default, USB Keyboard Support is Disabled. However, if youare using a USB keyboard under DOS, make sure to enable thisfunction.

3.1.4.6 AC97 Audio

Auto Select this option when using the onboard audiocodec.

Disabled Select this option when using a PCI sound card.

3.1.4.7 Init Display First

This field is used to select whether to initialize the AGP or PCIfirst when the system boots.

AGP When the system boots, it will first initializethe AGP.

PCI Slot When the system boots, it will first initializePCI.

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3.1.4.8 On-Chip LAN Control

This field is used to enable or disable the Intel 82562 LAN con-troller that controls the LAN 1 port.

3.1.4.9 Onboard LAN Control (G4E620-N only)

This field is used to enable or disable the Intel 82551 LAN con-troller that controls the LAN 2 port.

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3.1.5 Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your sys-tem to most effectively save energy.

3.1.5.1 ACPI Function

This function should be enabled only in operating systems thatsupport ACPI. Currently, only Windows®®®®® 98SE/2000/ME/XP sup-ports this function. If you want to use the Suspend to RAM func-tion, make sure this field is enabled then select “S3(STR)” in the“ACPI Suspend Type” field.

3.1.5.2 ACPI Suspend Type

This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode.

S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function.S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function. You can fur-

ther configure this function by setting the “RunVGABIOS if S3 Resume” and “USB KB Wake-UpFrom S3” fields.


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3.1.5.3 Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume

When this field is set to Auto, the system will initialize the VGABIOS when it wakes up from the S3 state.

3.1.5.4 USB KB Wake-Up From S3

Set this field to Enabled to use the Wake-On-USB Keyboard func-tion. This function allows you to use a USB keyboard to wake upa system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.

3.1.5.5 Power Management

This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of powersaving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before theSuspend mode and HDD Power Down fields are activated.

Min Saving Minimum power saving time for the SuspendMode (1 hour) and HDD Power Down (15 min.)

Max Saving Maximum power saving time for the. SuspendMode and HDD Power Down = 1 min.

User Define Allows you to set the power saving time in the“Suspend Mode” and “HDD Power Down”fields.

3.1.5.6 Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

V/H SYNC + Blank This selection will cause the system toturn off the vertical and horizontal syn-chronization ports and write blanks to thevideo buffer.

Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the videobuffer.

DPMS Initializes display power management signaling.Use this option if your video board supports it.

3.1.5.7 Video Off In Suspend

This field is used to activate the video off feature when the sys-tem enters the Suspend mode.

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3.1.5.8 Suspend Type

This field is used to select the type of Suspend Mode.

3.1.5.9 Modem Use IRQ

This field is used to set an IRQ channel for the modem installedin your system.

3.1.5.10 Suspend Mode

This is selectable only when the Power Management field is setto User Define. When the system enters the Suspend mode ac-cording to the power saving time selected, the CPU and onboardperipherals will be shut off.

3.1.5.11 HDD Power Down

This is selectable only when the Power Management field is setto User Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Downmode according to the power saving time selected, the hard diskdrive will be powered down while all other devices remain ac-tive.

3.1.5.12 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This field allows you to select the method of powering off yoursystem.

Delay 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Managementfunction is enabled or disabled, if the power but-ton is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, thesystem enters the Suspend mode. The purpose ofthis function is to prevent the system frompowering off in case you accidentally “hit” orpushed the power button. Push and release againin less than 4 sec to restore. Pushing the powerbutton for more than 4 seconds will power offthe system.

Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button atonce will immediately power off your system.

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3.1.5.13 Wake-Up Event Setup


Wake-Up By PCI Card

Enabled This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCIcard such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCIPME (Power Management Event) signal to remotelywake up the system. Access to the LAN card or PCIcard will cause the system to wake up. Refer to thecard’s documentation for more information.

Disabled The system will not wake up despite access to thePCI card.

Power On By Ring

Set this field to Enabled to use the modem ring-on function. Thiswill allow your system to power-on to respond to calls comingfrom an external or internal modem. Refer to “Wake-On-RingConnector” in chapter 2 for more information.


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Wake Up On LAN

If you are using a LAN card that supports the remote wake upfunction, set this field to Enabled. The will allow the network toremotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. However, ifyour system is in the Suspend mode, you can wake up the sys-tem only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt. Refer to “Wake-On-LAN Connector” in chapter 2 for more information.

Resume By Alarm

Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time youwould like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC topower-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm” fields. However, if the system isbeing accessed by incoming calls or the network(Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to the date and timeset in these fields, the system will give priority to theincoming calls or network.

Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default)

Date (of Month) Alarm

0 The system will power-on everyday according to thetime set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

1-31 Select a date you would like the system to power-on. The system will power-on on the set date, andtime set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

This is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on. If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the“Date (of Month) Alarm” field, the time set in this field must belater than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Fea-tures submenu.

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3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It coverssome very technical items and it is strongly recommended thatonly experienced users should make any changes to the defaultsettings.

3.1.6.1 PNP OS Installed

The options are Yes and No.

3.1.6.2 Reset Configuration Data

Enabled The BIOS will reset the Extended System Configura-tion Data (ESCD) once automatically. It will then rec-reate a new set of configuration data.

Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.

3.1.6.3 Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automaticallyconfigure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.

Auto The system will automatically detect the settings foryou.

Manual Choose the specific IRQ and DMA in the “IRQ Re-sources” and “DMA Resources” fields respectively.


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3.1.6.4 IRQ Resources and DMA Resources

Move the cursor to these fields and press <Enter>. These fieldsare used to set each system interrupt to either Legacy ISA orPCI.

PCI/ISA PnP For devices compliant with the PCI bus architec-ture.

Legacy ISA For devices compliant with the original PC AT busspecification.

3.1.6.5 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cardscan work with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled.

Enabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA.Disabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards does not work with PCI/

VGA.

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3.1.7 PC Health Status

3.1.7.1 CPU Warning Temperature

This field is used to select the CPU’s temperature limit. Once thesystem has detected that the CPU’s temperature exceeded the limitset in this field, a warning alarm will beep.

3.1.7.2 Current System Temperature, Current CPU1 Temperature,Current System Fan Speed, Current CPU Fan Speed and Cur-rent 2nd Fan Speed

These fields show the internal temperature of the system, currenttemperature of the CPU, and the current fan speed of the system,CPU and 2nd fans in RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).

3.1.7.3 Vcore

These fields show the voltage of the processor.


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3.1.7.4 +1.5V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, -5V, VBAT(V) and 5VSB(V)

These fields show the output voltage of the power supply.

Note:The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting“system health” conditions but if you want a warning messageto pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormalcondition occurs, you must install the Hardware Doctor utility. Thisutility is included in the CD that came with the system board.Refer to the Hardware Doctor section in chapter 4 for moreinformation.

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3.1.8 Frequency/Voltage Control


3.1.8.1 CPU Clock Ratio

This field is used to select the CPU’s frequency ratio.

Important:The frequency ratio of some processors may have been lockedby the manufacturer. If you are using this kind of processor,setting an extended ratio for the processor will have no effect.The system will instead use its factory default ratio.

3.1.8.2 Auto Detect PCI Clk

When enabled, the system will automatically send clock signals toexisting PCI devices.

3.1.8.3 Spread Spectrum

Leave this field in its default setting. Do not alter this setting un-less advised by an engineer or technician.

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3.1.8.4 CPU Host/3V66/PCI Clock

This field provides several options for selecting the external sys-tem bus clock of the processor. The AGP clock and PCI clock willat the same time appear next to the external bus clock selected.For example, if you selected “100/66/33MHz”, “100” is the exter-nal bus clock, “66” is the AGP clock and “33” is the PCI clock. Thedefault setting is “Default”. Under this setting, the system will runaccording to the processor’s clock frequency.

Important:Overclocking may result to the processor’s or system’s instabilityand are not guaranteed to provide better system performance.

If you selected an option other than the default setting and isunable to boot up the system, clear the CMOS data by settingJP3 to 2-3 On. All fields in the BIOS Setup will automatically beset to their default settings.

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3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshootingdefault values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These set-tings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features.You should use these values only if you have hardware problems.Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.

If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The defaultsettings will be loaded.

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3.1.10 Load Optimized Defaults

The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settingsfrom the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values foryour system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press<Enter>.

Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.

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3.1.11 Set Supervisor Password

If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorizedentry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option se-lected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protectaccess to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s pass-word with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOSFeatures. You will not be prompted for a password when youcold boot the system.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set Supervisor Password” andpress <Enter>.

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. Whendone, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the samepassword. If you type in a wrong password, you will be promptedto enter the correct password again. To delete or disable thepassword function, highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press<Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc>key to return to the main menu.

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3.1.12 Set User Password

If you want another user to have access only to your system butnot to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option se-lected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to en-ter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s passwordwith the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features.

Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to accessonly “Set User Password” that appears in the main menu screen.Access to all other options is denied.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set User Password” and press<Enter>.

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. Whendone, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the samepassword. If you type in a wrong password, you will be promptedto enter the correct password again. To delete or disable thepassword function, highlight “Set User Password” and press <En-ter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key toreturn to the main menu.

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3.1.13 Save & Exit Setup

When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & ExitSetup” and press <Enter>.

Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The modifications you have madewill be written into the CMOS memory, and the system willreboot. You will once again see the initial diagnostics on thescreen. If you wish to make additional changes to the setup, press<Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> after memorytesting is done.

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3.1.14 Exit Without Saving

When you do not want to save the changes you have made,highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.

Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The system will reboot and you willonce again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish tomake any changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simul-taneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

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3.2 Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flashutility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or yoursales representative for the files.

1. Save the new BIOS fi le along with the flash uti l ityAWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk.

2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility toset the first boot drive to “Floppy”.

3. Save the setting and reboot the system.

4. After the system booted from the floppy disk, execute theflash utility by typing AWDFLASH.EXE. The following screenwill appear.

5. Type the new BIOS file name onto the gray area that is nextto “File Name to Program” then press <Enter>.

Award BIOS Flash Utility V.8.15B(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

(The current BIOS information will appear in this area.)

File Name to Program :

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6. The following will appear.

Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)

This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your sys-tem. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and itsflash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To savethe current BIOS, press <Y> then enter the file name of thecurrent BIOS. Otherwise, press <N>.

7. The following will then appear.

Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit

8. Press <Y> to flash the new BIOS.

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4 Supported Software

4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, alongwith the appropriately networked software, is designed to makeinventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier.With DMI, a network administrator or MIS engineer can remotelyaccess some information about a particular computer system withoutphysically going to it. Quite often a service call may be unnecessary asthe problem can be solved remotely.

The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various informationabout your system configuration. Information about the type and speedof CPU, type and amount of memory for each memory slot, BIOSrevision level, types of add-in PCI boards and components, certainrevision numbers of hardware installed, etc. are automatically detectedand stored in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system board'sPlug and Play BIOS. Additional information, such as ISA basedperipherals, which may not be automatically detected, can be manuallyrecorded in the DMI pool by using the Add DMI menu. The DMI pooldata is then verified or updated whenever the system hardware orsetup is altered.

4.1.1 Running the DMI Utility

To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. Please contact technicalsupport or your sales representative for the utility.

The DMI utility must run in real mode with at least 180K of basememory. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by Windows)must not be installed. You may do this by using one of the 3 methodslisted below.

1. Boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT andCONFIG.SYS files,

2. “REM” HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or

3. Press <F5> during bootup to bypass your AUTOEXEC.BAT andCONFIG.SYS files.

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4.1.2 Using the DMI Utility

The four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screenare Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI File and Save DMI File. Use the← or → (left or right) arrow keys to select a menu from the Menubar.

On the left side of the screen is a list of the system configuration items.Use the ↑ or ↓ (up or down) arrow keys to select an item.

The commands at the bottom of the screen will allow you to navigatethrough the various setup menus.

Edit DMI

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Edit DMI menu.

2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to editby using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>.

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to editinformation. The screen will also display the auto-detectedinformation.

4. Press <F10> to update the edited information into the flash ROM.

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Move cursor ENTER-Accept DEL-Delete ESC-Abort&Exit↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ←←←←←→→→→→

Award DMI Configuration Utility Copyright Award Software Inc, 1996[Edit DMI] [Add DMI] [Load DMI File] [Save DMI File]

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BIOSSystem

Enclosure/ChassisProcessor

Memory ControllerMemory ModuleMemory ModuleMemory ModuleMemory Module

CacheCache

Port ConnectorPort ConnectorPort ConnectorPort ConnectorPort ConnectorPort ConnectorPort ConnectorSystem Slots

*** BIOS Auto Detect ***

Type : BIOS InformationHandle : 0000

Vendor Name :BIOS Version :BIOS Starting Address Segment : E000BIOS Build Date :BIOS Characteristics :Size of BIOS ROM : 0256K

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Add DMI

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.

2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to addby using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>.

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to enterinformation about the added item.

4. Press <F10> to save information into the flash ROM.

To view information about the added items, go to the Edit DMI menu.

Load DMI File

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Load DMI File menu.

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load

Press <Enter>.

3. The DMI files will appear on the screen. Select the file you wouldlike to load and press <Enter>.


Do you want to execute? (Y/N)

Type <Y>. All previous DMI structures will be destroyed and thenew file will be saved into the flash ROM.

Save DMI File

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Save DMI File menu.


Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save

Press <Enter>.

3. Enter the directory and filename under which you would like theDMI file saved.

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4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications

The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilitiesand software applications required to enhance the performance ofthe system board.

Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (MainBoard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" didnot automatically start (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screendid not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CDand double-click "Setup".

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4.2.1 Intel INF Update Utility

The Intel INF Update Utility is used for updating Windows

98SE/ME/2000/XP's INF files so that the Intel chipset can berecognized and configured properly in the system.

To install the utility, please follow the steps below.

1. Click “Intel INF Update Utility”. The following screen will ap-pear.

2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3. Reboot the system for the utility to take effect.

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4.2.2 Intel LAN Drivers

To install the driver, please follow the steps below.

1. Click “Intel LAN Drivers”. The following screen will appear.


3. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect.

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4.2.3 Realtek Audio Drivers

The audio drivers are supported in the following operating systems:Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000and Windows XP.


1. Click “Realtek Audio Drivers”. The following screen will appear.



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4.2.4 USB 2.0 Drivers

If you are using a USB 2.0 device, you must install the USB 2.0driver. The drivers are supported in the following operating sys-tems: Windows 98 SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000.


1. Click “USB 2.0 Drivers”. If you are using Windows 98 SE orWindows ME, the following screen will appear.

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Windows 2000 does not support auto-installation of theUSB 2.0 driver. When you click “USB 2.0 Drivers”, a “readme”screen will appear.

3. Follow the installation instructions shown on the screen.


Important:If you are using Windows®®®®® XP, you must install the WindowsService Pack 1 USB 2.0 driver which comes available after youhave installed the operating system.

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4.2.5 Hardware Doctor

The Hardware Doctor utility is capable of monitoring the sys-tem’s hardware conditions such as the temperature of the CPUand system, voltage, and speed of the cooling fans. It also allowsyou to manually set a range to the items being monitored. If thevalues are over or under the set range, a warning message willpop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarmwill sound whenever an error occurs. We recommend that youuse the “Default Setting” which is the ideal setting that wouldkeep the system in good working condition.

Note:Use this utility only in Windows®®®®® 98SE, Windows®®®®® ME,Windows®®®®® 2000, Windows NT®®®®® 4.0 or Windows®®®®® XP operatingsystem.

To install the utility, please follow the steps below.

1. Click “Hardware Doctor”. The screen below will appear.


3. Restart the system.

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4.2.6 Microsoft DirectX 9 Drivers

To install, please follow the steps below.

1. Click “Microsoft DirectX 9 Drivers”. The following screen willappear.



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4.3 Installation Notes

1. "Autorun" ONLY supports the Windows 98 SE, Windows ME,Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows XPoperating systems. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did notautomatically start (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screendid not appear), please go directly to the root directory of theCD and double-click "Setup".

2. All steps or procedures to install software drivers are subject tochange without notice as the softwares are occassionally updated.Please contact technical support or your sales representative forthe latest version of the drivers or software applications.

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Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

A.1 Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

To enable the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology, pleasefollow the requirements and steps below. Basically, the followingpresumes that you have already installed an Intel® Pentium® 4Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology.

1. The system requires a minimum of 300 Watt ATX 12V powersupply.

2. Aside from installing a CPU fan on the Intel® Pentium® 4Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, make sure to installadditional cooling fans. The system requires adequate airflowthroughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.

3. The “CPU Hyper-Threading” field in the Advanced BIOS Featuressubmenu of the Award BIOS setup will appear. Make sure thisfield is set to Enabled.

4. Currently, only Windows® XP supports the Hyper-ThreadingTechnology. If this OS has been previously installed, you mustREINSTALL it again.

5. After installing Windows® XP, please check the following toensure that the operating system has been properly installed.

a. Click Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel.

b. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialogbox will appear.

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d. Now click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager. Theitems shown under Computer and Processors shouldresemble the ones shown below.

c. Click the General tab. The processor shown under Computershould resemble the one shown below.

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Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

e. Lastly, press the <Ctr l> <Alt> and <Del> keyssimultaneously. The Windows Task Manager dialog box willappear. Click the Performance tab. The diagram under CPUUsage History should resemble the one shown below.

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BWatchdog Timer

Appendix B - Watchdog Timer

B.1 Watchdog Timer

The following parameters are references for setting the time intervalof the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared”according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails tofunction, it will also reset according to the time interval so that yoursystem will continue to operate.

mov dx,02e <Enter>mov al,87 <Enter>out dx,al <Enter>out dx,al <Enter>mov dx,02e <Enter>mov al,07 <Enter>out dx,al <Enter>inc dx <Enter>inc al <Enter>out dx,al <Enter>dec dx <Enter>mov al,f6 <Enter>out dx,al <Enter>inc dx <Enter>mov al,xy <Enter>out dx,al <Enter>

“XY” is the Watchdog Time count value for the “00h to “FFh” rangewherein the time can be set from 0 sec. to 255 sec.

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System Error Message

When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user tocorrect something, either a beep code will sound or a message willbe displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message,PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTERSETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. EnterSetup to correct the error.

C.1 POST Beep

There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS. One code indicatesthat a video error has occured and the BIOS cannot initialize thevideo screen to display any additional information. This beep codeconsists of a single long beep followed by three short beeps. Theother code indicates that a DRAM error has occured. This beepcode consists of a single long beep.

C.2 Error Messages

One or more of the following messages may be displayed if theBIOS detects an error during the POST. This list indicates the errormessages for all Awards BIOSes:

CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILEDThe CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

Caution:Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to thebattery manufacturer’s instructions.

CMOS CHECKSUM ERRORChecksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS hasbecome corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weakbattery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.

DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLYThe display switch on the motherboard can be set to eithermonochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different

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setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct,either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup andchange the VIDEO selection.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)Unable to reset floppy subsystem.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)Floppy type mismatch.

Hard Disk(s) fail (80)HDD reset failed.

Hard Disk(s) fail (40)HDD controller diagnostics failed.

Hard Disk(s) fail (20)HDD initialization error.

Hard Disk(s) fail (10)Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.

Hard Disk(s) fail (08)Sector Verify failed.

Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the keyThe BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller ispulled low.

Keyboard error or no keyboard presentCannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attachedcorrectly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.

Manufacturing POST loopSystem will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboardcontroller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at thefactory.

BIOS ROM checksum error - System haltedThe checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.

Memory test failThe BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).

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Troubleshooting

D.1 Troubleshooting Checklist

This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficientlytroubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is toensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem hasmultiple causes.

Some of the most common things to check when you encounterproblems while using your system are listed below.

1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are

connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp orother electrical device.

4. The monitor is turned on.5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted

properly.6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system

and is set up correctly.

Monitor/Display

If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:

1. Make sure that the monitor’s power switch is on.2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly

attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into aworking AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.

3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to themonitor and the system’s display adapter.

4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’sbrightness control knob.

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The picture seems to be constantly moving.

1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s verticalsync.

2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, thatmay be creating a magnetic field around the display.

3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supportedby this monitor.

The screen seems to be constantly wavering.

1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitormay need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to themonitor may also cause screen wavering.

Power Supply

When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.

1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a liveoutlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of thesystem.

2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel isset for the correct type of voltage you are using.

3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cordand install a new one if necessary.

Floppy Drive

The computer cannot access the floppy drive.

1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the disketteand try again.

2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is notwrite-protected.

3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the pathstatement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.

4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use anotherdiskette with adequate storage space.

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Hard Drive

Hard disk failure.

1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.

2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure thebootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and thesecond hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drivemust have an active/bootable partition.

Excessively long formatting period.

1. If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time toformat, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if yourhard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time toformat.

Parallel Port

The parallel printer doesn’t respond when you try to print.

1. Make sure that your printer is turned on and that the printer ison-line.

2. Make sure your software is configured for the right type ofprinter attached.

3. Verify that the onboard LPT port’s I/O address and IRQ settingsare configured correctly.

4. Verify that the attached device works by attaching it to a parallelport that is working and configured correctly. If it works, theprinter can be assumed to be in good condition. If the printerremains inoperative, replace the printer cable and try again.

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Serial Port

The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or isoutputting garbled characters.

1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and thatthe device is on-line.

2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port onthe rear of the computer.

3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to aserial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serialdevice does not work, either the cable or the serial device has aproblem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due tothe onboard I/O or the address setting.

4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configuredcorrectly.

Keyboard

Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.

1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and

that no keys are pressed during the booting process.

System Board

1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansionslot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-installthe card and power up the system.

2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers areproperly set.

3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into thememory sockets.

4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface

and seat all socketed components. Gently press each componentinto the socket.

6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup andload the BIOS defaults.

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